Garlic Butter Salmon Spinach Mushrooms (Print Format)
Pan-seared salmon fillets in a rich garlic butter cream sauce with mushrooms and wilted spinach. Elegant and delicious!
# Ingredients:
→ Perfect Salmon
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4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each (skin on or off)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Creamy Garlic Sauce
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3-4 garlic cloves, minced
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8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
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4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
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¾ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but delicious)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
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Juice of ½ lemon (optional for brightness)
# Steps:
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Pat those salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. This helps create that perfect golden crust we're after!
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Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and let them cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes. Flip carefully and sear the other side for 2-4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and tent with foil to keep warm.
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In the same skillet (don't clean it - those salmon bits add flavor!), melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until it smells absolutely amazing.
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Add those sliced mushrooms to the garlic butter and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and turn golden brown. This is where the magic starts happening!
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Toss in the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it's wilted down. It'll look like a lot at first, but spinach shrinks quickly - don't worry!
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Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese if you're using it, then season with salt, pepper, and those red pepper flakes if you want a little kick. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Nestle those beautiful salmon fillets back into the creamy sauce and gently spoon the sauce over each fillet. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through, add a splash of lemon juice for brightness, and serve immediately!
# Tips:
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This dish is restaurant-quality elegant but surprisingly easy to make at home! The creamy garlic sauce with mushrooms and spinach makes the salmon feel extra special.
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The key to perfect salmon is not moving it around too much while it's searing - let it develop that beautiful golden crust before flipping.
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Fresh Parmesan makes a huge difference in the sauce, but if you only have pre-grated, that works too. Just add it gradually and taste as you go!